Intel's Core i9-9900K trounces AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X

The eight-core, 16-thread processor was marked in the benchmark tool as "processor not recognised", but it would be safe to hazard a guess from what we've heard about the upcoming chip so far that the CPU here is the Core i9-9900K.

It rack up a score of 9,862 - a pretty impressive number in 3DMark to 9,387 points the Ryzen 7 2700X CPU got. As such, Intel's top-of-the-line mainstream processors beats its potential rival from Team Red. It also breezes past its older sibling, the 8th-gen Core i7-8700K, which when overclocked to 5GHz, scored 8,935.

Of course, benchmarks are one thing and real-world tests are another, so we'll have to wait and see if the Core i9-9900K really offers a properly noticeable hike in performance over Intel's current top PC chips. It's also worth noting that these benchmarks could be on a different Intel chip and an early engineering sample, so there's no telling just how accurate they are.

Nevertheless, all signs point towards the Core i9-9900K being a serious performance chip, ideal for enthusiast PC builders and gamers. And it will mean AMD's new Ryzen 7 chips will be left lagging behind, though Team Red's Threadripper 2 chip is a silicon slice to watch when it comes to performance.

Hopefully, the continued competition to produce faster yet more efficient chips will keep the newfound innovation in the CPU world alight, meaning we get ever more impressive processors for our desktops and laptops.

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Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco India Launch Expected Today:

Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco India launch is expected today at an event HMD Global is hosting in New Delhi. The Nokia India launch event kicks off at 12pm IST, and HMD Global will be live streaming it on the Nokia Mobile India Facebook page. To recall, the Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco Android One smartphones were unveiled at MWC 2018, alongside the Nokia 1 and Nokia 8110 4G. The budget Nokia 1 has already been launched in India.


Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco price

HMD Global had announced global average retail prices of the three smartphones at MWC 2018, without taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 6 (2018) price has been set starting EUR 279 (roughly Rs. 22,200), the Nokia 7 Plus price has been set as EUR 399 (roughly Rs. 31,800) , and the Nokia 8 Sirocco price has been set at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 60,000). We'll find out about the India prices of the three smartphones in a couple of hours, when the event is about to wind down.
Nokia 6 (2018) specifications

The Nokia 6 (2018) will be available in single-SIM and dual-SIM variants, depending on the region. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo, and as we mentioned, the smartphone is an Android One offering, with the promise of stock Android and swift updates. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS display complete with Gorilla Glass 5, and is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, with 3GB or 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM.The smartphone sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF, an f/2.0 aperture, 1-micron pixels, dual-tone LED flash, and Zeiss optics. On the front, the Nokia 6 (2018) bears a 8-megapixel fixed focus camera with an f/2.0 aperture, and 1.12-micron pixels. The smartphone has 32GB or 64GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (128GB). Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, FM radio, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C (v2.0), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It bears a single speaker with a smart amplifier, and Nokia spatial audio with 2 mics. It measures 148.8x75.8x8.15mm (going up to 8.6mm with the camera bump). It is powered by 3000mAh battery rated to deliver up to 16 hours of talk time, and up to 507 hours of standby time.

Nokia 7 Plus specifications

The Nokia 7 Plus runs Android 8.0 Oreo, and being an Android One offering, has no customisations on top of the stock Android it uses. The company is also promising regular updates. The smartphone bears a 6-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 500-nits peak brightness rating, and Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC complete with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM.

Getting to the main highlight of the Nokia 7 Plus – its cameras. The smartphone’s dual rear camera comprises a 12-megapixel wide-angle primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture, and 1.4-micron pixels, as well as a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.6 aperture, 1-micron pixels, and 2x optical zoom. The duo is coupled with a dual-tone LED flash and Zeiss optics. As for the front camera, the Nokia 7 Plus features a 16-megapixel fixed focus offering with an f/2.0 aperture, 1-micron pixels, and Zeiss optics.


The Nokia 7 Plus has 64GB of inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). It offers 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C (2.0), and a 3.5mm audio jack. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The company is also touting the presence of a single speaker with a smart amplifier and Nokia spatial audio with 3 mics. It measures 158.38x75.64x7.99mm (going up to 9.55mm around the camera bump). It bears a 3800mAh battery with fast charging, rated to deliver a talk time up 19 hours and a standby time of 723 hours.

Nokia 8 Sirocco specifications

The Nokia 8 Sirocco runs Android 8.0 Oreo and sports a 5.5-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) pOLED display with 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM. It bears a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor on its primary rear camera, complete with an f/1.75 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels. This is accompanied by a 13-megapixel telephoto lens capable of providing 2x optical zoom, and featuring an f/2.6 aperture, and 1-micron pixels.

The dual rear camera setup features a dual-tone LED flash as well as Zeiss optics, making it in fact completely identical to the Nokia 7 Plus that was also unveiled at the event. The Nokia 8 Sirocco front camera bears a 5-megapixel sensor paired with a fixed focus lens, f/2.0 aperture, and 1.4-micron pixels.

HMD Global has provided 128GB of inbuilt storage on the Nokia 8 Sirocco that appears not to be expandable via microSD card. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and NFC. It bears an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, digital compass, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. It measures 140.93x72.97x7.5mm.

2020 Ford Bronco: Facts and fantasies

The first image of the much-anticipated 2020 Ford Bronco was released this week. Well, it was technically a photo of a beige sheet draped over the Ford Bronco, but we’ll take it.

Regardless, it offers a first look at the rebooted SUV that’s set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show next January. Until then, here’s what we know.

The most obvious thing about the tease is that the Bronco looks right, as in right angles. With a flat hood, upright windshield, and slab sides it recalls both the 1966 Bronco and the 2004 concept that fans have been salivating over since then. The only round things on it are all of its wheel openings, but the final design isn’t set in stone.

It’s a truck –

The Bronco will be built on the same platform as the also-resurrected Ford Ranger and manufactured alongside it in Michigan. That means it’s a small, body-on-frame SUV like previous Broncos were and the Jeep Wrangler is today.

It’s a hybrid –

At least some Broncos will be. Ford has announced that all of its future trucks and SUVswill offer a hybrid model, and the Bronco is included in that list. Guess what else is available with a hybrid powertrain? The Jeep Wrangler. The standard engine will likely be a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder like the Ranger is getting, with a V6 a possibility, but not a V8. Nevertheless, you can be sure that a few owners will figure out a way to jam a 5.0-liter in there at some point.

It’s (possibly) a two-door –

One thing that stands out in the image is that the ratio of hood to body suggests that we’re looking at a truck with two doors, or no more than two plus two half doors like the Toyota FJ Cruiser had. Ford is keeping this detail secret, but there will most certainly be a four-door, too, because that’s where the volume is. About two-thirds of Wranglers sold are four-doors and there’s no reason to expect things will be different for the Bronco.

2019 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman Revealed

Mercedes-Benz recently updated the Maybach S-Class for 2018 with the launch of the S650. The German luxury car-makers have now revealed its elder sibling, the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman has received some nip and tuck up front and tuned up performance.

If that's not what you were looking for then the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman will be come with a wheelbase of 6500mm which also happens to the longest model from the S-Class family.

Up front, the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman will come with the company's signature radiator grille, which is also seen on the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Vision. The exterior appearance of the top-of-the-range model is rounded off by the 20-inch wheel in 10-hole design known from the Mercedes-Maybach.

The company is also offering Maybach S650 Pullman with two-tone paint finishes similar to the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. On the inside, you have choice between Magma Grey, Mahogany Brown and Silk Beige/Deep Sea Blue.

Priced at around half a million euro, the 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S650 Pullman comes with the 6.0-litre V12 bi-turbo engine that has an output of 622 bhp of max power and a mammoth 1,000 Nm of peak torque. And if you are looking for speed, then the 2019 S650 Pullman can do 0-100kmph in less than 7 seconds.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 with 18:9 display, Snapdragon 450 SoC launched in India: Price, specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 5 has been launched in India, featuring an 18:9 aspect ratio display and slim bezels. Redmi 5 price in India starts at Rs 7999 and goes up to Rs 10,999 for the top variant.




Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 5, the company’s latest entry-level smartphone in India. Xiaomi Redmi 5 is pitched as a ‘Compact Powerhouse’, featuring a taller display in a small body and slim bezels. Redmi 5 has been launched in three variants: 2GB RAM+16GB storage, 3GB RAM+32GB storage, and 4GB RAM+64GB storage. The entry-level model with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage is priced at Rs 7999, the 3GB RAM +32GB storage will cost Rs 8,999, and the 4GB RAM +64GB storage variant costs Rs 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 will be made available through Amazon India, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. Xiaomi will begin selling the Redmi 5 in India from March 20 at 12pm. Redmi 5 will also be made available through offline retail outlets in India. Redmi 5 was launched in China in December last year, along with the Redmi 5 Plus.

As for launch offers, there is an instant Rs 2200 cashback from Reliance Jio with 100GB additional data, and a 5 per cent discount on Mi.com and Amazon India using SBI credit cards. Plus, users are also eligible to get 90 per cent off on their first Kindle e-book purchase.

Redmi 5 looks familiar to the company’s recently launched the Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro in terms of design. However, the phone is designed to target the entry-level segment. Xiaomi Redmi 5 will take on the likes of Samsung’s Galaxy J7 Nxt and Motorola’s Moto G5s. Far big changes become apparent when you look at the Redmi 5’s front, which sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display (1440 x 720) pixels. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5, which also has an 18:9 ratio, costs Rs 9,999 in India.

Xiaomi is pushing the Redmi 5’s strengths to the limit. Not only does it come with an extra tall display, Redmi 5 also comes with a zippy Snapdragon 450 processor and a 3300mAh battery. The device also gets a 12MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie snapper with an LED flash. The phone runs on MIUI 9, which is based on Android7.0 Nougat. Redmi 5 succeeds the Redmi 4, which was launched in India last year.

“Xiaomi entered 2018 in India with a very strong momentum after surpassing Samsung to become the no 1 smartphone brand in the country,” Shobhit Srivastava, Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research, told Indianexpress.com. One of the key reason for its growth is its aggressive portfolio driven by a strong presence in the online segment with now expanding offline with Mi homes and Mi preferred retailers. The launch of Redmi 5 in India will further strengthen Xiaomi’s portfolio in its target segment of the mid-range smartphone.” The analyst further said that the Redmi 5 will bridge the gap between Redmi 5A and Redmi Note 5 smartphones.

The launch of the Redmi 5 proves that Xiaomi is adopting a focused approach to increase its user base in India. The company has disrupted the smartphone market with a strong portfolio across various price segments. Global smartphone makers like Samsung and Apple have long ignored the low-end market. This provided Xiaomi an opportunity to become India’s top smartphone maker.

Celebrate this Pi Day with deals on both kinds of pies — pizza and dessert

You don’t need to be a mathematician to understand what Pi Day means to your pocketbook.
Pi is a Greek letter and also a symbol used in geometry for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The number 3.14159, which according to experts will “continue infinitely without repetition or pattern.”

March 14 is Pi Day because the date can be written 3.14. It has been picked up by pie bakers and pizza chains as an excuse for promotions.

Here are some of the deals to watch for, but be aware that although pi is infinite, Pi Day deals are only good on Wednesday.

"First recognized 30 years ago in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw, Pi Day observers often celebrate with a slice of their favorite pie in honour of the number's delicious sounding name," Google wrote in its blog.

Stephen Hawking dead at 76

Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76.

His family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming his death at his home in Cambridge.
Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.

“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world.

Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralyzed by disease, has died, a family spokesperson said early Wednesday.
The best-known theoretical physicist of his time, Hawking wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time and black holes that his book, A Brief History of Time, became an international bestseller, making him one of science's biggest celebrities since Albert Einstein.

Even though his body was attacked by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, when Hawking was 21, he stunned doctors by living with the normally fatal illness for more than 50 years. A severe attack of pneumonia in 1985 left him breathing through a tube, forcing him to communicate through an electronic voice synthesizer that gave him his distinctive robotic monotone.

But he continued his scientific work, appeared on television and married for a second time.
Hawking once estimated he worked only 1,000 hours during his three undergraduate years at Oxford. “You were supposed to be either brilliant without effort, or accept your limitations,” he wrote in his 2013 autobiography, My Brief History. In his finals, Hawking came borderline between a first and second class degree. Convinced that he was seen as a difficult student, he told his viva examiners that if they gave him a first he would move to Cambridge to pursue his PhD. Award a second and he threatened to stay at Oxford. They opted for a first.

Those who live in the shadow of death are often those who live most. For Hawking, the early diagnosis of his terminal disease, and witnessing the death from leukaemia of a boy he knew in hospital, ignited a fresh sense of purpose. “Although there was a cloud hanging over my future, I found, to my surprise, that I was enjoying life in the present more than before. I began to make progress with my research,” he once said. Embarking on his career in earnest, he declared: “My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.”


He spoke also of death, an eventuality that sat on a more distant horizon than doctors thought. “I have lived with the prospect of an early death for the last 49 years. I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first,” he said.

What astounded those around him was how much he did achieve. He leaves three children, Robert, Lucy and Timothy, from his first marriage to Jane Wilde, and three grandchildren.

Tata Tigor Electric: Three new variants leaked with range of 130 km

Tata Tigor EV was first showcased in India during the 2018 Auto Expo, but it was only revealed in one variant, the range-topping XZ. Now though, various media reports suggest that the electric Tata Tigor will be offered in XE, XM and XT trims, in addition to or in place of the XZ. Tata Motors has had a great focus on electric cars and made it known that it would consider rolling out the Tigor EV for the passenger car market if the demand is strong and would also look to introducing the Tiago EV since it'll be a more mass market product. But for now, the fact remains that India lacks charging stations and hence it'll be a little difficult for such all-electric cars to become part of our automotive environment.

Coming back to the Tata Tigor EV itself, it is likely to come with a chrome strip on the front grille, a full-width LED high-mount stop lamp, split LED tail lamps, dual-tone interior colour scheme, gear knob with chrome insert, gearshift indicator and driver footrest as standard.

Measuring at 3,992 mm in length, 1,677 mm in width and 1,537 mm in height, with a ground clearance of 170 mm, the Tata Tigor EV is powered by an electric motor that makes 30kW at 4500 rpm. The electric motor will use a 216 Ah battery that takes 6 hours to fully charge. The time is cut short to 90 minutes for 80% charging using a fast charger. The electric Tigor can do a top speed of 100 km/h and a range of 130 km on one full charge.

Tata Tigor EV's higher trim levels will come with projector headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, adjustable mirrors, body coloured door handles, body coloured ORVMs with LED turn indicators, automatic climate control, rear power outlet (in addition to standard front power outlet), touchscreen infotainment system, rear-seat armrest with cupholders, dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD and CSC, parking sensors and parking camera.

It isn't confirmed so far if the Tata Tigor EV will make it to the passenger car market, but Tata Motors has already started deliveries of the electric Tigor to the EESL. However, back in November 2017, Tata Motors MD Guenter Butschek said that the Tigor EV will be rolled out to private buyers if there is a strong demand.

Android P First Developer Preview launched: Here's how to install it on your supported Pixel device

Android P First Developer Preview launched

Google's latest version of Android is has arrived, allowing developers to climb aboard and start preparing their applications for the update. Google has announced the preview only for developers which means that regular users will not be able to download it just yet.

The update is only for Google's Pixel range of smartphones which includes the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. Pixel users who are not signed up as developers yet can also go ahead try the preview, but one does have to be comfortable using command line tools and wiping the device for a fresh start with Android P. Developers on a different device can go ahead and download the Android Emulator to test their apps.

As far as installation is concerned, Google has outlined the entire process in detail on its developer site. To begin with the installation process, one has to download the latest Developer Preview system image and manually flash it to the Pixel device. Now, Google has four separate system images on its site for all four devices so you will need to cross-check before go ahead with the download.

Before heading on to the process of flashing the update, Google does prompt users to create a backup of the phone since installing a system image on a device removes all data on it. Once a backup has been created, the user can go ahead and flash the system image onto the device. Google has also gone on and also added a comprehensive guide to flashing the device if one is not too sure about how to go about it.

Once the files are flashed, you are good to go. However, there is one major downside to manually flashing system images and that is the fact that these devices will not automatically receive OTA updates to later Developer Preview milestone builds or the final public release. So the user will have to manually keep a tab on updates and repeat the process once an update is available.

Uninstalling the preview is also quite similar. A factory spec system image of the Pixel device it was installed on needs to be downloaded from the Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices page. The image is then required to be flashed manually.

Google seems to be sticking to a routine here, as this the third year that they have decided not release the first developer preview via the Android Beta Program, which allows users to get early Android builds via OTA updates on select devices.

Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4A Series in India With 32-Inch and 43-Inch Models: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Launches Mi TV 4A Series

Xiaomi on Wednesday launched two new Mi TV models in India, making a lineup of televisions available in the market less than a month after the introduction of its first Mi TV model - the 55-inch Mi TV 4 - in the country. With the move, Xiaomi is now offering more options to consumers, giving them cheaper and smaller models to choose from. The Chinese electronics company launched the 43-inch Mi TV 4A in India, alongside the 32-inch Mi TV 4A. Both models are 'smart TVs', featuring Xiaomi's India-optimised and AI-powered PatchWall UI. The lineup is called the Mi LED Smart TV 4A in India.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 43-Inch, Mi TV 4A 32-Inch price in India and launch offers
The 43-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4A price in India has been set at Rs. 22,999, while the 32-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4A price in India has been set at Rs. 13,999. These appear to be introductory prices, as the Mi.com site shows higher slashed out prices at Rs. 24,999 and Rs. 14,999, respectively. Both televisions will go on sale in the country from Tuesday, March 13, via Mi.com, Flipkart, and Mi Home stores. The second sale is on Friday, March 16. The company has promised adequate stocks starting with the first sale itself, and promised two sales a week thereafter, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Launch offers for both the 43-inch Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4A and 32-inch Xiaomi Mi TV 4A comes with Rs. 2,200 instant cashback with a JioFi connection. Both TVs offer over 500,000 hours of content, of which 80 percent will be free content. Content in 15 Indic languages will be available. Content partners include Hotstar, Voot, Voot Kids, Sony Liv, Hungama Play, Zee5, Sun NXT, ALT Balaji, Viu, TVF, and Flickstree. Hungama Originals will be coming soon as well.

Xiaomi 43-Inch Mi TV 4A specifications:
The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A series was launched in China back in March last year, but the model launched in India has a few differences. The 43-inch model sports a full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) display with a 178-degree viewing angle and 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an Amlogic (four Cortex-A53 cores clocked up to 1.5GHz) processor that's coupled with the Mali-450 MP3 GPU. It bears 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage.

Connectivity options on the 43-inch Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4A include Wi-Fi, three HDMI (one ARC) ports, three USB 2.0 ports, one Ethernet port, one AV component port, one S/PDIF audio port, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack port. It measures 970x613x214mm (including base), and weighs 7.43kg (7.37kg without base).

Xiaomi 32-Inch Mi TV 4A specifications:

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A's 32-inch model, launched in China in July, features a few differences in India. sports an HD (1366x768 pixels) display with a 178-degree viewing angle and a refresh rate of 60Hz. It is powered by a quad-core Amlogic SoC coupled with 1GB RAM, and 8GB of inbuilt storage.

Connectivity options on the 32-inch Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4A include Wi-Fi, three HDMI (including one ARC) ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one Ethernet port, one AV component port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It measures 733x478x180mm (including base).

The 32-inch Mi LED Smart TV 4A supports DTS-HD, and bears two 10W speakers. It ships with the 11-button Mi Remote that can be used to control a set-top box apart from the television itself, using the Mi IR cable priced at Rs. 299. It also offers voice control features.